- Chelsea view Caicedo as one of the top midfielders in world football
- he has continued his strong form, making 42 appearances and contributing five goals
- His agent, Javier Pastore, has publicly stated that the midfielder deserves a higher salary than he currently earns
Ecuadorian midfielder Moisés Caicedo has been pushing for improved contract terms after playing a pivotal role in Chelsea’s successes last season, including their Conference League and Club World Cup victories.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 24-year-old previously signed an eight-year contract when he joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023 for an initial £100 million, a deal that could rise to £115 million.
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At the time, it was a record-breaking fee, though it was later surpassed by Liverpool’s £125 million acquisition of striker Alexander Isak.
Recent developments at the club have seen captain Reece James commit to a new deal, while Cole Palmer received a salary increase tied to his performances earlier this season.
Speaking during the international break, Caicedo addressed speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid, stating that his focus remains firmly on Chelsea and expressing his ambition to become a club legend.
Chelsea view Caicedo as one of the top midfielders in world football. He is also part of the team’s leadership group and was a consistent presence last season, starting every Premier League match under former manager Enzo Maresca.
This campaign, he has continued his strong form, making 42 appearances and contributing five goals from his defensive midfield position.
Elsewhere, Enzo Fernández and Levi Colwill have also been in talks over potential new contracts. Fernández recently returned from a two-match internal suspension following comments made while on international duty about a desire to live in Madrid.
His agent, Javier Pastore, has publicly stated that the midfielder deserves a higher salary than he currently earns.
Chelsea are currently sixth in the Premier League table and will host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in their next match as they aim to secure qualification for the Champions League.
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